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The opening track from Drake's 2018 album 'Scorpion', 'Survival' sets a combative tone across just over two minutes. Drake raps about legacy and competition, framing himself as a figure under constant scrutiny and attack. The lyrics catalogue feuds with unnamed rivals, chart dominance, and the cost of staying at the top, delivered with a mixture of defiance and weariness.
The song reached the top twenty in Canada, Portugal, and the United States. Drake's verses touch on violence, loyalty, and the transactional nature of fame, moving from street-level threats to metaphors of wealth and isolation. The final lines pull back from the brinkmanship, reframing the track as an introduction rather than a conclusion, a reminder that the album's narrative has only just begun.
"Survival" is a track by Drake, from the album Scorpion, released 28th June 2018. The track is 2:16 long. It's filed under Hip-Hop/Rap. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 4 articles about Drake.
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